Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV) is set to welcome more than 1300 participants to the annual Denis Law Legacy Trust Community Football Festival.
ASV who partner the Trust, is playing host to the Football Festival, which this year has been extended to run from 11 May to 15 July.
The event, will see individuals of all ages participate in a variety of sporting activities, and ASV are introducing an educational element to the Festival in order to remind the younger generation about the legendary status of football hero Denis Law, who originates from the Granite City.
Denis has been a huge influence and driving factor in the development of the Festival in the city, giving people of all ages the opportunity to play the game he loves.
The Community Football Festival, which is held in partnership with the Scottish Football Association, Aberdeen Football Club, Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust and Streetsport, will provide as many people as possible with the opportunity to participate in football related activities whilst educating them about the sport. It will include a number of activities including a walking football festival, coach education, ladies five-a-side football, corporate seven’s, a Streetsport evening and many more skills and technique training opportunities
Denis Law Legacy Trust are delighted for the support of the key sponsors including Nexen Petroleum UK Limited and Langstane Press.
Events Manager at Aberdeen Sports Village, Graham Morrison, commented: “The football festival is a great opportunity for people of all ages to get together to celebrate and participate in a fantastic sport. Education will be a huge element to this year’s festival and we plan to convey this to participants in a number of creative ways.
“With a number of new initiatives and extended projects, the festival will be bigger and better than ever. We are extremely fortunate to work with a number of vital sponsors, which allows us to offer this incredible sporting opportunity to the community.
John Anderson, compliance and social responsibility manager at Nexen Petroleum UK Limited, said: “Nexen Petroleum UK Limited is delighted to support the Corporate Seven Aside Tournament and the Denis Law Legacy Trust Community Football Festival. The annual competition is a much loved and popular event which encourages team spirit in a fun sporting environment.
“Events like this bring the community together and promotes the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Nexen is committed to giving back and working in partnership with local organisations to help them reach their goals, and ensure people, young and old, have access to sport in their community.”
Billy Thomson, account manager at Langstane Press, commented: “Langstane Press are delighted to be the print sponsor for the Denis Law Legacy Trust Community Football Festival. We enjoy a close synergy with ASV and Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust, with sport and a healthy lifestyle being important to the company and our employees.
“We wish all the players and teams the very best.”
A family fun day will also take place on Sunday 10 July, where over 1,300 guests will visit ASV to enjoy a fun-filled day of games and activities for all ages.
To find out more about the Denis Law Legacy Trust Community Football Festival or for more information on Aberdeen Sports Village visit the website www.aberdeensportsvillage.com.